September "Spring Clean" workshops

Idea Book and Catalogue 2009-2010
Do you have a copy of this fantastic tool? So many ideas at your finger tips... enjoy over that cuppa break... oh bliss.

You can view all 160 pages online at www.stampinup.com.au or you can purchase one for $12.95 (+ S & H) or you can receive it absolutely FREE when you book an In-home workshop!!

September is a lovely time of the year, Spring.. why not start your Spring Clean by learning some new techniques ... dust off your crafty friends & let me sprinkle my Dazzling Diamonds on your demonstration :-)

Stay happy!!

Jen

New Mini Catalogue card sample & Spots

Did you know that the Stampin' Spots can be used for more than just inking stamps? The background here was made twisting my Rich Regals spots directly onto Whisper White cardstock. The colour combinations are endless.


These two cards are made using the new Parisian Breeze Specialty & Ski Slope Designer Series Papers, new ribbon, Scallop Oval punch & Oval All & Gallery stamp sets available in the new Mini Catalogue. We made them at the last monthly Demonstrator meeting. Aren't they absolutely gorgeous.



While this beautiful creation was made using Whisper White card stock & Riding Hood Red Designer Series Paper. You can see there are places for photos, letter or sentiments to be added.

Photos of Techniques Class

Above are the cards we made at the Techniques Class & my lovely guests.

More below...

New Bayside Paper Craft Group, Stamp Club, Mini Catalogue & Techniques Class review

New Brisbane Bayside Paper Craft Group.
(10am - 2pm, $2, Wynnum Manly Workers Sports Club, Bognor Rd, Tingalpa)

If you are free on Tuesdays & would love an excuse to grab all your paper craft supplies & socialise with like minded enthusiasts in a relaxed environment - & at a very reasonable cost too! - then this invitation is just what you have been waiting for!!
There are no joining fees, no ongoing obligations & it is local!!
I really enjoy paper crafting - not that this bit of news is foreign to anyone - however :-) I enjoy it more in a social environment like this! If you would like to attend please give me a call & I will look forward to seeing you there.


Our next Stamp Club will be held 15th August at 7.30pm - 9.30pm. RSVP 10/8
If you would like more details please drop me an email.


Techniques Class / Shoebox event
On the 18th July I held a class (above), there were 10 lovely people who came. Everyone made 8 cards, incorporated into these 8 projects were techniques such as Water Colouring, Sponging, Rocking & Rolling, Masking, Kissing, Ghosting, Chalk Boarding & more. We used lots of tools: crimper, brayer, stamp positioner, Aqua Painting, etc. Amazingly nobody needed valium when they left smiling & no one threw anything at me either!! It was a lot of fun.

Thank you to all for making the afternoon so enjoyable!!! I have already been asked to run another one.... so if there is a technique or tool you'd love to know how to use, or if you'd like to get some friends together & have me run this class again, then please let me know & I'll see what (& when) I can organise something.

New Mini Catalogue
The new Stampin' Up! Spring Mini Catalogue is available tomorrow, 1st August. Included for the first time is a small selection of stamps able to be purchased all by themselves. Some of the exciting new products available are multi-coloured Rub-ons,Corduroy buttons, Jumbo brads, White Staz On ink pad, new Scallop Oval punch & of-course there is a beautiful set of oval co-ordinating stamps, stunning Designer Series Papers & gorgeous , cute, versatile as well as Christmas stamp sets.
To view the new Mini, you can see it online at www.stampinup.com.au or contact me & I will arrange a copy for you.

Happy stamping!!

Regards

Jen

Touching base again ... :-)

I have been rather busy of late so my poor blog has been sadly neglected. Below is an entry that shows you a little of what I have been up to ... I am certainly not complaining, I'm having a lot of fun!!!

All the best to you

Kind regards

Jen x

I have "borrowed" this entry entirely from my papercarft manager, Liz's, blog who is such a lovely supportive person. Liz has said it all so well ...Thank you Liz & thank you Jerry for a really nice day.

St Pauls Manly Market Day

Just over a year ago I was asked if I would contribute a stall/display at St Paul's Market Day. One of the lovely things that happened that day was that my friend and fellow demonstrator Jen met Jerry, one of the local parishioners, who then joined our 'Paper Angels' Group of Independent Stampin Up Demonstrators. This year Jen, Jerry and I worked together on the St Paul's Market Day. One of the absolute highlights of this day is the very professional 'sidewalk cafe' known as 'Pauls on Ernest', which serves everything from professional coffee, delicious gourmet breakfasts and delicious handmade cakes. Jerry went to so much effort making the fabulous table numbers, decorating them with stamping and messages inviting people to come and make a complimentary card with us.

St Pauls had a fabulous display of historic Christening Gowns which was very special as well as displays and a fashion parade of wedding gowns over the years. Other attractions included the local school band, Caprice Dancers and of course complimentary Stampin Up Make & Takes. I was able to snap some photos of Jerry and Jen showing how easy and fun stamping is. The wonderful thing was that we had a great range of people stop by and we really enjoyed sharing the cute little card we had all come up with for our make & take.

The rector of St Paul's, Canon Keith Colbert, is quite a character (clearly loved by all the parishioners) and has a way with words. In his welcome flyer he noted 'Fetes are occasions to buy goodies not usually available anywhere else. Proper Coconut Ice and Fudge, padded coat hangers and rag dolls, are not common in the shops, but what would life be without them?' Indeed, there is something comforting about finding these traditional items, which like hand stamped cards, remind us of the enjoyment of simple pleasures. Thank you Jerry and Jen for all your hard work and inviting me along - it was a lovely morning.

This beautiful cupcake display is one you can admire completely guilt free ... Liz made these cupcakes from cardstock & Our Designer Series Papers ... aren't they gorgeous?!

even though my photography is a bit sad this littel card is happy! If you would like to enlarge the image you will notice that the lower half has a scoring feature. Can you see how the rolled & sewn cardstock on the right matches in with the ribbon?

Invite to Paper Angels Monthly meetings!

You are invited!!
to our Stampin' Up! Demonstrator's Meeting

I would love to share a monthly demonstraors meeting with you, where you will see and experience what we demonstrators do when we get together ... such as making this cute little box using the Top Note template.

Basically, just like a workshop, we get together to stamp & we always complete at least 2 projects, share our projects & ideas.

Our Paper Angels group is made up of a variety of ages, experience and Demonstrator types (Discount/Hobby/Career), however, we all share an enjoyment of getting together & sharing what we love to do.

I know that you will enjoy the experience, which is why I would love you to come along.

Where: Carina leagues Club, Creek Rd, Carina

When: Wednesday 29th July 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Saturday 29th August 2.30pm - 5pm

Cost: $10 covers room hire, afternoon tea, project materials. Please bring adhesives, scissors & bone folder.

Please contact me if you would like to attend & have some fun :-)

With best wishes

Jen